The average train between Exeter and Worcester takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter to Worcester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Exeter and Worcester. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Worcester at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Worcester. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Worcester station via Filton Abbey Wood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Exeter to Worcester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Worcester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Worcester Shrub Hill station.
Book your Exeter to Worcester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Exeter and Worcester is 186.5 km. The road distance is 231 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Worcester Shrub Hill via Filton Abbey Wood in around 4h 9m.